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A look at the aesthetic of the new iPad line released Oct. 22.

With more left to cover, Apple updates the iPad line

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic October 23, 2013

Even though Apple revealed its newest version of the iPhone a little over a month ago, it is safe to say that it still had some cards left up its sleeve. In a press conference Tuesday, Apple announced...

Nature under his fingertips with just intonation

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 22, 2013

He enters in silence as the lights dim, sits in his seat and tunes briefly. He then looks up and gives a gentle nod as the audience applauds. Matthew Grasso performed an eight piece solo guitar show featuring...

Scare chords

Scare chords

Alisha Kirby and Alisha Kirby October 22, 2013

It’s that time of year: The leaves should be turning orange, red and yellow, but they won’t for another month because it’s October in California. People are posting pictures of their best jack-o-lanterns...

ARC English professor and author of Let the Water Hold Me Down Michael Spurgeon discusses the creative process of writing a novel for publication during College Hour in Raef Hall on Oct. 17. (Photo by Emily K. Rabasto)

ARC professor presents new novel

Brooke Purves and Brooke Purves October 20, 2013

American River College English Professor Michael Spurgeon spoke about his new novel “Let the Water Hold Me Down” at College Hour on Thursday in 160 Raef Hall. The audience of about 60 students and...

Netflix leads the charge

Netflix leads the charge

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 18, 2013

New media have changed the entertainment industry, and Netflix is taking the lead. With the emergence of these online television and movie content aggregators, people aren’t watching television anymore....

Official box art for the new Pokemon games.

Newest Pokemon installment makes the little things count

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic October 17, 2013

There has been a main series Pokemon game released annually for the past five years. In the Pokemon community, rumors have suggested Pokemon had lost its edge, just releasing carbon copies of their games....

Head to Head: Xbox One and the PlayStation 4

Head to Head: Xbox One and the PlayStation 4

Kameron Schmid and Kevin Ford October 16, 2013

XBox--Kevin Ford When Microsoft's Xbox 360 was first released back in 2005, it was one of the most hyped gaming consoles to date. With the inevitable release of the Xbox One, it is obvious Microsoft...

Front Row Left to Right: Brennan Benoit, Larriah Jackson, Barnie Warrick. Middle Row: Alexa Belucci, Anna Russell, Nicole Royster. Top Row: Angelina McDermottroe, Jalen Justice, Sara Richard.

Technical difficulties cause “Hairspray” to frizz

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 15, 2013

The American River College production of “Hairspray” was good, but it had some problems. Most may have been due to opening night jitters, although many of these could have been taken care of...

Photography major Tysen Cannady next to his artwork titled “Impending Doom” at the exhibit on K street

Alternative process student art exhibit held in midtown.

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 14, 2013

Every person with a cellphone seems to think he or she is a photographer. Photographs can be more than just pretty pictures, though. For a painting, an artist takes paint and spreads it on a canvas. What...

Left to Right: Barnie Warrick (Corny Collins), Anna Russell (Tracy), Larriah Jackson (Little Inez), Nicole Royster (Motormouth Maybelle).

“ARC’s Hairspray is loud and proud”

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid October 14, 2013

As Wilbur Turnblad (played by Keith Riedell) says to his daughter Tracy, “You gotta think big to be big.” And big might be an understatement. The ARC Theatre program kicked off the fall semester with...

LeBron takes the spotlight in the new installment of “NBA 2K”

LeBron takes the spotlight in the new installment of “NBA 2K”

Kevin Ford and Kevin Ford October 14, 2013

Company 2K games is back again with the newest installment of its sports video game series, “NBA 2K14.” In this edition of NBA 2K, league MVP LeBron James is the main focus. 2K14 introduces Path...

In Our Heads- Jorden Hales

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales October 11, 2013

Book- “A Book of Common Prayer” Joan Didion is my favorite author, and this is one of her best books. I had to re-read it when I found out Christina Hendricks is starring in a new film adaptation that’s...

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